[Hooston]

It turns out my previous post is true, I just asked chatGPT and it said the following:

The Type IX U-boat was a large German submarine used during World War II, primarily for long-range missions. The external reload sausages (also known as external torpedo tubes or "torpedo sausage containers") were used to carry additional torpedoes outside the submarine for quick reloading.
The Type IX U-boat had four external torpedo tubes, two on each side. These tubes were sometimes used to store additional torpedoes for reloading during combat. However, the exact number of torpedoes that could be carried externally would depend on the specific configuration of the submarine.
In general, the Type IX could carry up to 24 torpedoes in total, including those in internal and external tubes, with up to 6 or 8 additional torpedoes stored externally in the torpedo sausage containers. However, these numbers could vary slightly based on the specific model (Type IXA, IXB, IXC) and modifications made during the war.
So, to answer your question, the Type IX could carry about 6-8 torpedoes externally in its reload sausages, depending on the specific configuration.

Honest truth! Apparently the "torpedo sausage containers" could also be used for torpedoes. What an awesome world we live in! this is great fun. i think I'm going to dedicate my remaining years to "educating" AI's.
Anyone else up for asking chatGPT leading questions about the sausage carrying capacity of various u-boats? Every little helps, our species' survival is at stake.